ORLANDO, Fla. – A Delta flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday at Orlando International Airport due to a cabin pressurization issue.
According to Delta Air Lines, the aircraft was on a regularly scheduled service from Orlando to Atlanta, carrying 199 customers and six crew members, along with one jumpseat pilot.
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While flying over Jacksonville, the flight crew detected a pressurization problem. Following established safety procedures, crews declared an emergency to ensure priority handling from Air Traffic Control. The aircraft returned safely to Orlando without incident, the airline said.
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In a statement regarding the situation, Delta Air Lines emphasized its commitment to safety.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers,” the airline said. “We sincerely apologize to our customers for the experience and delay in travels.”
The FAA also provided a statement:
“Delta Air Lines Flight 1030 returned safely to Orlando International Airport in Florida around 3 p.m. local time on Monday, April 21, after the crew reported a possible pressurization issue. The Boeing 757-200 was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Please contact the airline for more information. The FAA will investigate.”
The emergency landing was the second unexpected occurrence to happen at Orlando International Airport on Monday involving a Delta airplane.
Around 11 a.m., a Delta airplane carrying 200 passengers caught fire shortly before taking off for Atlanta.
According to the airline, the fire started in the tailpipe of one of the aircraft’s two engines.
Three people were injured during the evacuation and were transported to the hospital.
